Winners emerge in ‘Win-A-Stall‘ contest

Loshes Chocolates, a chocolate merchant at The Palms Mall in Lekki, Lagos has emerged winner of the first Win-A-Stall competition organised by the Palms Shopping Mall. It carted a stall worth N3 million.

This is coming after a month-long search for the most persuasive and viable entrepreneur.

At the finale, the Palms management team led by its Chairman Mr. Tayo Amusan and supported by business leaders, such as KPMG Senior Partner Mr. Wale Ajayi, Mobos Fashion Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Omobowale Biobaku, Zaron Group of Companies Chief Executive Officer Oke Maduewesi and Vision Opticals CEO, Mr. Clinton Peters served as judges for presentations by the eight shortlisted small businesses at the Palms Shopping Mall in Lagos.

The finalists, whose businesses ranged from children’s clothing to interior decorating, fashion and manufacturing, made a case for why they deserved to win the stall. They were chosen from among other businesses who had made their pitches through the social media platform, Instagram.

On the objective of the campaign, Amusan said The Palms Shopping Mall has a history of promoting creativity and entrepreneurship. “Being an entrepreneur, we understand how tough doing business in this country can be. Therefore, an opportunity like this goes a long way in supporting young businesses, helping them grow and positioning them for sustainability. The Palms Shopping Mall is playing its part in your success story.”

After Ajayi announced the winners, Oyedipe, who scored the highest points at her presentation, expressed her surprise at winning, saying she was humbled to have been chosen from a list of deserving contestants.

“The truth is that when I saw all these great women and the work they are doing, I was so impressed and actually didn’t expect to win. I congratulate all those who participated. We are indeed all winners here today. I also appreciate the Palms for this truly great opportunity.”